India Levels Up In Nuclear Submarines

With a total of four Arihant class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) planned, an Indian sea-based deterrent force is now an established reality. These submarines are being supported by large-scale investment in command and control systems that include long-range communication facilities, dedicated hardened bases, and the appropriate support vessels. It is now clear that India is committed to

May 1, 2023
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With Eye On China, India Readies For ASEAN Naval Drill

The drill will make India the 4th dialogue partner of the ASEAN to have a maritime exercise with the 10-nation-blocIndia is set to hold its first-ever maritime exercise with the South East Asian nations off the coast of Singapore from May 2 to 8, even as it is keeping a close watch on the “large presence” of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s vessels in the Indian Ocean.New Delhi is also

May 1, 2023
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Indian Navy’s Combat Capabilities Augmented With Sea-Based Endo-Atmospheric Interceptor Missile Trial

New Delhi: The trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile further augments Indian Navy’s combat capabilities aimed at making it a force ready to preserve, protect and promote the country’s Maritime interests, said a statement by Indian Navy.This successful firing is a significant milestone towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat, added the Indian Navy.DRDO and Indian Navy on April 21

April 23, 2023
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India Carries Out Maiden Flight-Test of Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor

The DRDO and Indian Navy successfully tested a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha on SaturdayIndia has successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal as part of its ambitious ballistic missile defence program.The defence ministry said the purpose of the trial

April 22, 2023
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India Is The Most Important Bulwark Against China: Expert

Washington: Under President Xi Jinping, China has grown more militaristic, aggressive, and hostile, however, India will be one key to countering China, reported Washington Examiner."The United States increasingly supports Taiwan and bolsters Australia’s defence capabilities, but ignoring India will likely condemn any counter-China strategy to failure. Of the 14 countries that border China (21 if

April 22, 2023
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China Surveys Indian Ocean, Expands Its Naval Footprint

G7 and Quad will discuss the rising clout of China and its aggressive posture in the Indo-PacificAfter releasing the Mandarin names of 19 sea-bed features in the Indian Ocean, Chinese research and survey vessels are continuing to operate around the 90-degree ridge area in order to map the ocean for future submarine forays into the Indo-Pacific.On April 13, the Chinese research/survey vessel Hai

April 20, 2023
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US Committed To Working Together With India In Groups Like Quad: White House

China has taken strong exception to India’s participation in the QUAD forumWashington: The White House on Wednesday said the US is committed to continuing working together with India in groups like Quad to advance economic growth for the two countries and "expand cooperation of our shared priorities.""We’re committed to continuing working together and in groups like the Quad to advance economic

April 20, 2023
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Joint Commander Of French Forces Deployed In Indian Ocean Visits Western Naval Command Hq In Mumbai

Mumbai: Joint Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Slaars, accompanied by a two-member delegation, visited the headquarters of the Western Naval Command (HQWNC) in Mumbai on Tuesday.Importantly, ALINDIEN is an abbreviation for the admiral in charge of the French military stationed in the Indian Ocean’s maritime zone.During his visit,

April 19, 2023
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In Japan, G7 Ministers Underscore Importance of Cooperating With India In Indo-Pacific

Karuizawa: Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations on Tuesday reiterated the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and cooperating with India as well as reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cooperation in line with the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific.The comments mark the culmination of a three-day long meeting that were held in Karuizawa, Nagano in central Japan and comes

April 18, 2023
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China’s AI-Controlled Satellite Observes India Without Human Intervention

One of the targeted areas was India’s northeast Patna city, which houses the Bihar Regiment – the Indian Army unit that clashed with Chinese forces in the Galwan Valley in 2020.Chinese scientists said that they were able to conduct a “landmark experiment” by allowing an artificial intelligence (AI) machine to take full control of a satellite temporarily in near-Earth orbit to test its behaviour

April 17, 2023
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